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10/05/2014

Join Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith for outdoor news from Shetland to the Borders, including why areas of Scotland are not counted as UK mainland by many courier companies.

Why huge areas of Scotland aren't counted as the UK mainland - at least by many courier companies. The team takes a close look at the extra charges that seem to be on the increase.

Mark Stephen visits Scotland's only commercial tea plantation in Perthshire. Could the crop be grown by many more hill farmers in the future?

Soaking in the sights and smells of Turriff's Mayday farmers' market, from local red cheddar to vintage Morris Minors.

The watercolour artist with a passion for garden flowers.

Euan McIlwraith discovers why pearl mussels are partly to blame for the Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC.

The composer walking one of Scotland's most isolated stretches of coast in a three-week solo journey to draw inspiration from the landscape.

Plus, why 2014 could be a record year for snow patches.

And the Great Auk of North Berwick.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Sun 11 May 2014 11:05

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  • Sat 10 May 2014 06:30
  • Sun 11 May 2014 11:05

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